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Contemporary Japan (JAPN20005)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Off Campus and On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
nana.oishi@unimelb.edu.au (semester 1)
akihiro.ogawa@unimelb.edu.au (Winter)
Winter Term
nana.oishi@unimelb.edu.au (semester 1)
akihiro.ogawa@unimelb.edu.au (Winter)
Overview
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This subject examines basic themes in contemporary Japanese society, as well as commonly used theoretical models. Topics for discussion include the tension between individuals and collective society; notions of regional, gender and age-based status identities and the effects of social change. Students are expected to think critically about current events in Japan and apply these ideas to their own culture and society.
This subject is taught two times per year. It is available either as a semester-long subject taught on the Parkville campus or as an overseas subject taught at Hokkaido University, Japan. Enrollment in the overseas intensive option is by application to Professor Akihiro Ogawa akihiro.ogawa@unimelb.edu.au and limited to a maximum of 20 students. The application deadline is 31 January 2019. Applications are not accepted after this date.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
demonstrate a familiarity with various themes in contemporary Japanese society;
demonstrate a familiarity with the English language writings on these issues;
acquire skills to critically think and analyse through required readings, lectures and tutorial discussions and
be able to communicate knowledge effectively through group presentations and tutorial discussions.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
Semester 1
- Written tasks, 17%, 700 words (ongoing)
- Reflection paper, 28% 1100 words (due mid- semester)
- Semester 1 only: A final examination 55%, 2,200 words, (due during the examination period)
Winter intensive
- Written tasks, three précis, 500 words x 3 (Students are required to write three 500-word précis from the list of reading on their choice), due during the teaching period, 30%
- Fieldwork report, 1,000 words (Students are required to write one report from their participation in a weekend fieldwork activity that will be scheduled), due during the teaching period, 30%
- A final essay, 1,500 words, due early in Semester 2, 40%
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 80% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - On Campus
Principal coordinator Nana Oishi Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Winter: A total of 30 hours: A total of 30 hours: 1.5 lecture and a 1 hour tutorial per day conducted over 2 weeks. Semester 1: A total of 30 hours: a 1.5-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
nana.oishi@unimelb.edu.au (semester 1)
akihiro.ogawa@unimelb.edu.au (Winter)
- Winter Term - Off Campus
Principal coordinator Akihiro Ogawa Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours Winter: A total of 30 hours: A total of 30 hours: 1.5 lecture and a 1 hour tutorial per day conducted over 2 weeks. Semester 1: A total of 30 hours: a 1.5-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 July 2019 to 17 July 2019 Last self-enrol date 27 February 2019 Census date 12 July 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 July 2019 Assessment period ends 9 August 2019 Winter Term contact information
nana.oishi@unimelb.edu.au (semester 1)
akihiro.ogawa@unimelb.edu.au (Winter)
Time commitment details
Time commitment totals 170 hours.
Additional delivery details
The is subject is offered as Winter intensive subject and a semester long subject in semester 1.
The Winter intensive subject will be taught over 2 weeks in July in Japan. Students will incur extra travel and accommodation costs.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Materials supplied by the Asia Institute.
- Subject notes
Formerly available as 110-220 and 110-116 Contemporary Japanese Society. Students who have completed 110-220 in 2004 or 2005 or 110-116 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.
- Off-campus study
This subject has an overseas component
The is subject is offered as Winter intensive subject and a semester long subject in semester 1. The Winter intensive subject will be taught over 2 weeks in July in Japan. Students will incur extra travel and accommodation costs.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Japanese Studies Major Asian Studies Major Japanese Studies - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 27 April 2024